Bus crashes into 32 vehicles in South Korea, injuring 57 people

A passenger bus collided with 32 vehicles in Bundang District, Seongnam, South Korea, leaving 57 people injured. Nine of them sustained serious injuries, while 48 suffered minor injuries, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The accident occurred on the morning of November 11. The bus, driven by a man in his 60s, crashed into vehicles waiting at a traffic light. The collision involved four buses, one truck, and 27 passenger cars.

The bus struck multiple vehicles over a distance of approximately 100–150 meters before coming to a stop against the road's central barrier. The bus driver was also among the injured. He was rescued after becoming trapped inside the vehicle and was taken to a hospital.

The driver told police that the brakes had failed. Authorities confirmed that he was not under the influence of alcohol. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, including the possibility of brake failure or the driver mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal.